Game of Thrones History & LoreEven the most die-hard fans have trouble keeping all the details straight. These lists feature Game of Thrones lore and history that dives deep into the series.
All "free agents" from the book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin and the HBO show "Game of Thrones." There are several individuals in the Seven Kingdoms who only look out for their own best interest and are not a member of any specific house. Some of these people feign loyalty to the prominent houses of Westeros, while others are sellswords who openly sell their allegiance to the highest bidder.
Who is the most prominent free agent on "Game of Thrones"? Lord Varys is a member of the small council to the King of the Seven Kingdoms. He appears in the ASong of Ice and Fire book series and is played by Conleth Hill on "Game of Thrones." Varys is a eunuch. He is known to have spies all over Westeros and he uses to gain information and power.
Petyr Baelish (AKA Littlefinger) was the Master of Coin serving Robert Baratheon. He appears in the ASong of Ice and Fire book series and is played by Aidan Gillen on "Game of Thrones." Tywin Lannister arranges a marriage between Lord Baelish and Lysa Tully, although Baelish long had feelings for her sister Catelyn. Baelish often orchestrates chaos in order to gain power.
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Lord Varys is a member of the small council to the King of the Seven Kingdoms. He appears in the ASong of Ice and Fire book series and is played by Conleth Hill on the HBO show "Game of Thrones."
Varys is a eunuch. He is known to have spies all over Westeros and he uses to gain information and power.
Petyr Baelish (AKA Littlefinger) was the Master of Coin serving Robert Baratheon. He appears in the A Song of Ice and Fire book series and is played by Aidan Gillen on the HBO show "Game of Thrones."
Tywin Lannister arranges a marriage between Lord Baelish and Lysa Tully, although Baelish long had feelings for her sister Catelyn. Baelish often orchestrates chaos in order to gain power.
Sandor Clegane (AKA The Hound) was the personal bodyguard of King Joffrey, but he left after being nearly killed in the Battle of the Blackwater. He appears in the ASong of Ice and Fire book series and is played by Rory McCann on the HBO show "Game of Thrones."
Sandor became a vagabond. He runs into Arya Stark whose family he hopes will pay a bounty for her safe return.
Craster is a wildling who has many wives. He appears in the A Song of Ice and Fire book series and is played by Robert Pugh on the HBO show "Game of Thrones."
Despite being a wildling, Craster has been known to provide members of the Night's Watch with minimal assistance. He was killed by a man of the Watch, who was angry that Craster was not sharing his food with his starving companions.
Vargo Hoat is the leader of the Brave Companions, a sellsword company. He appears in the A Song of Ice and Fire book series and is replaced by the similar character of Locke, a House Bolton man-at-arms played by Noah Taylor, on the HBO show "Game of Thrones."
Vargo Hoate/Locke may be aligned with House Bolton, but he often acts on his own interests. He was responsible for Jaime Lannister's sword hand being chopped off and is killed by Bran during an attack on the mutineers at Craster's Keep.
Salladhor Saan is the commander of a fleet of warships. He appears in the ASong of Ice and Fire book series and is played by Lucian Msamati on the HBO show "Game of Thrones."
Salladhor Saan fights for Stannis Baratheon in the Battle of Blackwater. He saved the life of Davos Seaworth after the wildfire attack. He parts ways with the House Baratheon after the battle.
